Here are some various pictures of my installation on top of my hard dodger. 2 x 100w to 2 separate Genasun PV-8 boost controllers.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yLXU5RzRyWjZXTDA I also wired a small power/voltage/amp/Ah meter in series with both circuits so I can easily monitor output. There are a couple different versions but 20amp doesn't need an external shunt and also tracks cumulative Ah. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017FSED9I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_71R0ybBPSFN05 Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Mar 22, 2017 2:02 PM, "Josh Muckley" <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > On Mar 22, 2017 11:23 AM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> On our 27 MKIII we mounted a semi flexible pane that could be walked on >> to the sliding hatch and tied in a small charge controller and battery >> combiner. We kept 2 series 24s and a series 27 charged on a mooring in >> Chicago for 10 years this way. It kept the panel out of the way and we >> just tied the boom off to one side when we left the boat. >> >> Kindest Regards, >> >> Bruce >> 847.404.5092 <(847)%20404-5092> >> >> Please forgive any typos as this was sent from my iPhone. >> >> On Mar 22, 2017, at 10:37 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Tom, >> >> Sounds like a good system. The only different thing I have in my setup is >> a Blue Seas ACR instead of the Echo charger. See: >> https://www.bluesea.com/products/7610/SI-ACR_Automatic_ >> Charging_Relay_-_12_24V_DC_120A >> >> Works VERY well. >> >> Another factor is the placement of the solar panel. A shadow from a boom >> will give you a significant drop in volts. >> >> Smith sailing to Snow Goose! Rest in Peace Artie Karpf. >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> City Island, NY >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mar 22, 2017, at 10:27 AM, Thomas Delaney via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Listers, >> >> Snow Goose spent the last 20 years docked in a slip with shore power, and >> I'm moving her to a mooring. I plan on adding a solar system to recharge my >> batteries during the week. >> >> The boat will primarily be raced/daysailed, and occasionally overnighted, >> on the weekends. My power draws are an automatic bilge pump, sailing >> instruments, a chart plotter, and the freshwater tank pressure pump. I have >> two 79AH Group 24 AGM batteries onboard, one in each bank, wired to a 4 way >> selector switch. >> >> My plan is to install a 50W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel connected to >> a BlueSolar MPPT 75/15 controller, and connect them to the house battery. I >> am planning on installing a Xantrex Echo Charger between the house battery >> and the starter battery. >> >> Does this system make sense? I've read mixed reviews about the Echo >> Charger, but I can't find a better way of charging two batteries from a >> single panel/MPPT controller. Is there a different setup that makes more >> sense? >> >> Thanks and best, >> Tom >> >> --- >> Snow Goose >> C&C 35 Mk I >> City Island, NY >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >>
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